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• Collins View• Crestwood• Far Southwest• Hayhurst• Hillsdale

• Homestead• Maplewood• Markham• Marshall Park• Multnomah

• South Burlingame• South Portland• Southwest Hills

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Before the Southwest Corridor Project Steering Committee makes significant choices about transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, they want to hear from the people who live, work and travel in the Southwest part of the region.

May 5-19: Take a virtual tour of the Southwest Corridor Project and give feedback online.

On Tuesday, May 5, visitors to the Southwest Corridor Project web site can explore an interactive map and link to a survey that will help inform decisions the project steering committee will make in July 2015. The map will highlight key locations in the project area including South Portland, Hillsdale and Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus. Users will be able to click on different points along the map to learn about road and tunnel alignment options; current and future road, bike, pedestrian and transit improvements; and potential redevelopment opportunities in the corridor.

Discover the interactive map at www.swcorridorplan.org. The online comment period runs from May 5- 19.

May 11: Southwest Corridor Project Steering Committee will discuss options for connecting residents to Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus and the surrounding community

On Monday, May 11, staff will present key considerations for serving Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus and the surrounding community to the project steering committee. Information will include travel time and ridership estimates for a bus rapid transit line traveling directly to the campus, the impacts and costs of a light rail tunnel located underneath SW 53rd Ave. and the possibility of a bicycle and pedestrian

connection along SW 53rd Ave. from a Barbur Blvd transit station.

The meeting will include a presentation from a tunnel expert from McMillen Jacobs Associates about the necessary conditions and impacts of constructing high capacity transit tunnels and underground stations.

The meeting will be held from 9-11am at the Tualatin Police Department, 8650 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062. An opportunity to provide public comments will be provided after the presentations and committee discussion.

May 12th6:00 - 8:30pm

SW Corridor ProjectCommunity Forum

Wilson High School1151 SW Vermont

Join project decision makers, staff and other interested community stakeholders to help shape the next steps for the SW Corridor project. At Wilson High School cafeteria from 6:00-8:30pm you can learn more about the tradeoffs between surface and tunnel alignment options; the impacts of tunnel construction; and future road, bike, pedestrian and local transit improvements. Various stations and short presentations will highlight considerations specific to the South Portland, Hillsdale and PCC that will inform the steering committee’s July 11th decision, as well as information on project discussions this summer and fall about Tigard, Tualatin and other areas along the corridor.

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Opportunities to connect to the Southwest Corridor ProjectNoelle Dobson, Metro Senior Public Affairs Specialist Planning and Development

Tryon-Stephens Headwaters Neighborhood Street Plan

OPEN HOUSE #2 Thursday, May 7, 2015

5:30pm Doors Open 6:00pm Overview Presentation 6:30 –7:30pm Workshop Stephens Creek Crossing Community Center (Community Room) 6715 SW 26th Avenue, 97219

Learn more portlandoregon.gov/transportation/65574

How should streets and stormwater be improved to fit the unique character of your neighborhood?

The City of Portland complies with all non-discrimination laws including Title VI (Civil Rights) and Title II (ADA). To request a translation, accommodation or additional information, please contact denver.igarta@portlandoregon.gov or use City TTY 503‐823‐6868, or Oregon Relay Service: 711. Para solicitor interprete, llame al 503-823-1088 antes del May 1.

Project Contact: Denver Igarta (PBOT) Phone: 503-823-1088 Email: denver.igarta@portlandoregon.gov

More information: 503-823-1088 or portlandoregon.gov/transportation/65574

Naomi Tsurumi (BES) Phone: 503-823-4886 Email: naomi.tsurumi@portlandoregon.gov

Public Open House Invitation

Annual Spring Cleanup, Reuse and Litter Patrol

Acceptable Items

Saturday, May 2nd, 9am-1pmPortland Christian Center parking lot

5700 SW Dosch Rd

Are you a senior or disabled citizen and can’t get items to us? You may

schedule a pickup. One pickup load per address and

all items must be placed in the driveway.

Deadline for reserving senior or disabled cleanup pickup:

Wednesday, April 29th, 5 pmCall 503-823-4592

Senior pickup includes wood, bulky waste, scrap metal and donations to Community Warehouse and Tools 4 Troops. No yard debris pickup.

Yard debrisWood itemsBulky itemsScrap metal

Donations for Community Warehouse and Tools 4 Troops

No Electronics, Commercial waste, Composition roofing,Kitchen garbage, Stumps or rocks,Animal waste,Paint or Hazardous waste

www.communitywarehouse.org

KITCHENWAREFURNITURE

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Not Acceptable:

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My wife came across a plaque that was at a garage sale and liked the ABC’s on it and for what it said. I thought you might like these words also. You might even put these thoughts into your daily lives. I am sorry to say I do not know who said these words or wrote them,

but I will give credit to the anonymous person, whoever you are.

"Accept differences, Be kind, Count your blessings, Dream, Express thanks Forgive freely, Harm no one, Imagine more, Jettison anger, Keep confidences, Love truly, Master something, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pack lightly, Quell rumors, Reciprocate, Seek wisdom, Touch hearts, Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, Xeriscape, Yearn for peace, Zealously support a worthy cause."

By the way, "Xeriscape is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of traditional gardening." After the winter we have had, this may not be such a bad idea.

And lastly join with my wife and me and try one of these ABC’s everyday and see what you feel like at the end of a month.

Sam's Corner

The SW News is published monthly and distributed free by Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI). Subscribe online at swni.org/subscribe or call our office at (503) 823-4592. All submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Advertising rates can be found at swni.org/newspaper. SWNI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood coalition office providing services to 17 neighborhood associations and three business associations within southwest Portland. Partial funding is from the City of Portland through an annual grant. Donate at swni.org/donate.

Our mission: SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods.

We are located in the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Room 5. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To reach us call 503-823-4592, email sylvia@swni.org. SWNI staff: Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director; Leonard Gard, Program Manager; Jennifer Seamans, Watershed Center Manager; Sharon Keast, Communications; Nancy Biskey, Office Specialist.

The 2014-2015 SW Neighborhoods, Inc., board officers are Sam Pearson, President; Ken Love, 1st Vice President; Fran Laird, 2nd Vice President; Carol Porto, Secretary; and Lee Buhler, Treasurer.Subscribe or unsubscribe to SW News at www.swni.org/subscribe.

Sam Pearson, presidentSouthwest Neighborhoods, Inc.

sfpjr1@gmail.com

In Our Neighborhood

Portland Parks & Recreation

Marshall Park Neighborhood Association invite you to celebrate the new playground.

9200 SW 12th Dr, Portland, OR 97219 (Taylor’s Ferry Court and then take your first right onto SW 12th Dr)

• Ice cream • Special Guests:

City Commissioner Amanda Fritz Director Mike Abbaté, Portland Parks & RecreationDeputy Director MG Devereux,

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June 2-16: Phase Two online surveyJune, Date TBDCommunity Forum: RecommendationsTigard location TBDJuly 13th, 9:00-11:00amSWCP Steering Committeelocation TBDDetails on meetings are posted online at www.swcorridorplan.org

Saturday, May 2nd10:00 am – 2:00 pmWilson High School1151 SW Vermont St

Repair PDX plans a free repair café that brings volunteers who like to fix things together with people who have broken items that need fixing. This event includes small appliances, electronics, speakers, bikes and garments. There will also be a skill share for lawnmower maintenance.

Saturday, May 9th10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Beaverton City Library12375 SW 5th Street

This is the first repair event to be held in Washington County. Contact RepairFairOregon@gmail.com with questions or if you’d like to volunteer.www.facebook.com/RepairFairwww.repairpdx.org

Free repair cafés

Chuck, a repair café small engine fixer who is leading the lawn mower skill share and is a SW resident himself.

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In 2015, the Oregon Department of Transportation will be improving highway signage and repaving sections of Interstate 5 in Portland.

SIGNAGE WORK• Begins early 2015• SW Corbett Avenue to N Lombard Street (I-5)

and the Fremont Bridge (I-405) • Improves or replaces freeway signage• Will require full nighttime freeway closures

PAVING WORK• Begins late spring/ early summer 2015• SW Capitol Highway to the Marquam Bridge (I-5)• Includes work on on-ramps, off-ramps

and some freeway bridges

GOOD TO KNOW > All lanes and ramps open during the day> Check out the online map for key nighttime closures and the latest information

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PAGE 3MAY 2015Neighborhood Reports

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm Stephenson Elementary School, 2627 SW Stephenson St.

Hugh McGavick, acna.hugh@gmail.com ArnoldCreek.org

Arnold Creek

CrestwoodNext Meeting: Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 pm

West Portland United Methodist Church library, 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road Tony Hansen, CrestwoodNABoard@gmail.com, 503-317-3914

http://crestwood.swni.org

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm Riverdale High School, 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Anna Browne, cvnamail@gmail.com www.collinsview.org and collinsview.nextdoor.com

Collins View

There will be no bikes allowed in the River View Nature area as of March 16. This exclusion will be hard to enforce until there are signs posted. An updated email from City Commissioner Amanda Fritz regarding mountain biking in the River View Natural Area states:

“The decision to prohibit mountain biking for now at River View was made in partnership with Commissioner Nick Fish and the Bureau of Environmental Services, with due consideration of the reason for dedicating ratepayer dollars to purchase the site to protect water quality. We are not saying River View will never be used for mountain biking, rather just not now, before the citywide assessment of appropriate places for cycling is funded and completed. I encourage you to participate in the upcoming city budget process to urge funding for the citywide Master Plan for cycling that Portland Parks and Recreation and I have proposed in our requested budget allocations…. If you have questions

about this policy, Commissioner Fritz’s office phone number is 503-823-3008.”

Officer Caspar said that Central Precinct has been divided into 4-5 areas, so police do not have assigned districts anymore. Officers can be called to report anywhere. He has been making “house calls” on the vehicles reported speeding in the ‘hood. Most of the drivers live in the neighborhood.

Oregon ranks third in the nation in occurrences of identity theft. Some of the steps to avoid it are: • do not leave valuables or anything

connected to your identity or credit in your car

• install a locking mailbox• carry only needed cards and financial

information• shred documents• don’t give out personal information

For more information go to www.MCDA.US and click on the identity theft link from the “Protecting Victims and Families” link at the top of the page.

Crestwood did not have a meeting in April (we meet every other month, on odd months). Come join us at our May meeting. We will be addressing:• Elections (we still have openings for

new board members).• Movies in the Park - Save the Date -

Dickinson Park is set for a Movie in the Park event on Saturday, August 1st. The film is The Book of Life (2014) PG. The New Iberians, a hotter than an August day Zydeco band will play

for pre-movie entertainment begin-ning at 6:30pm.

• National Night Out• Committee Reports (Transportation,

Land Use, Parks, Crime Prevention)Your input is important to the decisions

we make.Work Party for Woods Memorial

Park: 4th Saturday of the month (9-noon) – meet at Marigold & 48th Ave.

We hope to see everyone at our next meeting, May 13, 2015

BridlemileNext BoardMeeting: Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 pm

Next General Meeting: Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm Board and General meet at: Bridlemile School faculty lounge, 4300 SW 47th Dr.

Steve Mullinax, BridlemileNAParks@swni.org, 503-768-9065 http://bridlemile.swni.org

Erika Nebel, Commissioner Steve Novick’s West Portland Liaison, joined us as guest speaker in our April 8, 2015 meeting. BNA submitted several questions in advance: on pedestrian and traffic safety; and on zoning density in the Comprehensive Plan Draft. Ms. Nebel got up-to-date responses from the Bureaus of Transportation and Planning/Sustainability. In response to concerns raised by Bridlemile residents, Transportation writes that they’re “working on refinements to their top 2 priority projects, Hamilton and Shattuck. Our goal is to split projects into more manageable pieces and to reduce their costs to make them more competitive with other projects in the city.” This remains a work-in-progress. Ms. Nebel provided contacts to continue tracking the planning. It is encouraging that they are actively considering the concerns that BNA residents raised about the Transportation Systems Plan.

Transportation also has a process to address Community-Initiated Neighborhood Trails. (w w w.p o rtl a n d o reg o n.g ov/transportation/trails). A draft plan should be complete in April, with a request to Council to approve a pilot possibly by June.

BNA raised concerns about increased zoning density under the Comprehensive Plan Draft, in areas just east of Scholls Fy Rd., between Hamilton and Beaverton-Hillsdale. Considering the proximity to the Raleigh Hills Town Center and two major arterials, there is inadequate transportation infrastructure, including pedestrian pathways, to support

increased density. Joan Frederiksen of Planning/Sustainability is investigating the zoning status and may recommend reducing proposed Comp Plan zoning density in part of the area. Again, a work-in-progress. Stay tuned.

Motion passed to co-sponsor a letter requesting funding of pedestrian improvements, in our April 8 meeting. Several other Southwest NA’s, as well as SW Trails, are co-sponsors of this letter. It requests one-time allocation of funds by Portland City Council to make cost-effective pedestrian safety improvements on several roads in SW Portland, including Hamilton and Dosch Rd. We encourage Bridlemile residents to support this request.

Lot Partition and House Update proposed on SW 40th: The residence at 4227 SW 40th will be updated. The builder was present at our March 11 meeting to provide plans, other information and answer questions. Following due consideration, BNA does not oppose the partition.

Nominations are now open for BNA’s Volunteer of the Year to be recognized at a SWNI June event. Send suggestions to Steve Mullinax, BridlemileNAParks@swni.org.

Election for BNA officers and chairs: Annual election for BNA chairs and officers will take place at our May 13 meeting. All Bridlemile Neighborhood residents, property owners, business licensees and non-profits are eligible. If you are interested in running for a position, please contact Steve Mullinax, BridlemileNAParks@swni.org.

AshcreekNext Meeting: Monday, May 11, 7:00 pm

Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Dean Smith, smithd1111@comcast.net, 503-351-0521

http://ashcreek.swni.org

New Board Members ElectedAshcreek re-elected Dean Smith as President, Ester McGinnis as Treasurer and Nancy Trullinger as Secretary last month. Vic Musselman was elected as Vice-President. Board members elected were Hal Howard, Phil Nelson and Taylor von Ahlefeld. They will each serve two-year terms.Bylaws Work Continues

The ANA bylaws subcommittee reported progress revamping Ashcreek’s bylaws to remain compliant with Office of Neighborhood Involvement guidelines. Among other things, the subcommittee is looking at ways to ensure that the membership participates in all decisions

even though it is the Board that has final decision-making authority.

Several more meetings of the subcommittee will be held to work through all of the governance issues before reporting back recommendations to the neighborhood later this summer or fall. ANA members, not the Board, hold the authority to amend the bylaws.Summer Fest Plan Still Being Made

Plans for a July summer fest community picnic are still being made. No decision has been made as yet on the date, but the event will be held at Smith School and will involve families with fun activities for children and a barbeque. Details will be published in the next SWNI News.

Thursday, April 2, Special Meeting: An ad hoc Bylaws Committee was formed to bring ACNA into compliance with ONI's new bylaws template prior to the ACNA February 2016 annual meeting. Information about the January 2015 SWNI training and the need for changes was discussed. The committee will address the process. The teachers' lounge at Stephenson school has been reserved at 6:00 pm, prior to our monthly meetings. Volunteers who are interested in participating are welcome.

The Grievance Committee continues to meet. A formal recommendation should be available shortly.

Eight residents submitted the on-line form to become block representatives for the neighborhood. The president’s announcement of his intent to replace two committee reps was discussed. No change was made to the committee representation. ONI advises that the president has the power to remove and appoint committee reps with the approval of the Board. Tuesday, April 14, General Meeting:

The Grievance Committee made a recommendation to the Board on April 11, 2015. The Committee met again on April 16th. Additional information will be provided prior to or at the next ACNA meeting.

ACNA voted to accept an invitation by Markham NA & West Portland Park NA to join them for a three-way, joint

"Movie in the Park" ("The Emperor's New Groove") and National Night Out event at Jackson Middle School on July 29. Thanks to Maripat Hensel and Paulette Crawshaw for agreeing to be our representatives. Residents authorized spending up to $400 (of $464 earned from last year's NNO raffle), agreed to a 2015 raffle, and the use of SWNI advertising funds for NNO for this event.

ACNA will participate with a coalition of seven groups and neighborhoods by joining to sign a letter to the city commissioners from Hillsdale,

Bridlemile, Homestead, SWHRL, Friends of Marquam Park, and SW Trails. This effort seeks extra funding to fill the gaps in the BES project on SW Stephenson that is planned for construction this summer, as well as to update other SW projects. The project along Stephenson includes segments of storm water swales and extended shoulders. ACNA is participating to work with PBOT to include gap free extended shoulders in this funded BES work.

The Bylaws Committee update process began prior to the general meeting. The committee’s ground rules, guidelines and plans will be provided. Meeting times and dates will be publicized. Volunteers for this group include: Liz Marantz, Patty Barker, Grethe Larson, Debbie Griffin, Pat Michel and Hugh McGavick. Please let the committee know if you are committed to working with the group. Along with a meeting prior to the next ACNA meeting, there may be additional scheduled daytime meetings prior to May 12th.

Mediation approaches were reviewed by Sam Imperati, mediation specialist and neighbor. There was discussion about what mediation could look like and agreement to proceed with additional work.

Tryon Creek Life Farm will host its annual all day Bloom Festival May 9, 2015, with live music, face painting, crafts, and other festivities.

Watch for information about a special meeting announcement. Meeting minutes and materials are posted on the ACNA website prior to each meeting.Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm. The grievance committee and the newly formed bylaws committee will share information. Additional discussion on mediation is also expected.

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HayhurstNext Meeting: Monday, May 4, 7:00 pm

Hayhurst School, 5037 SW Iowa St. Janet Hawkins, janetchawkins@msn.com, 503-244-7703

http://hayhurst.swni.org

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm The Watershed, 6388 SW Capitol Hwy

Mikal Apenes, mikal@windermere.com, 503-705-9777 www.hna-pdx.com

Hillsdale

HomesteadNext Meetings: 1st Tuesdays, May 5 and June 2, 7:00 pm

OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, 707 SW Gaines (SW 6th Ave Dr. & Gaines St.), 3rd floor

Ed Fischer, homesteadna@swni.org www.HomesteadNA.org

Neighborhood Reports

(No meeting in May) Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 pm Comfort Suites, SW 60th & Barbur

Marcia Leslie, mmac_les@yahoo.com, 503-246-9938 http://far_sw.swni.org

Far Southwest

At the April 7th meeting of the Homestead Neighborhood Association, Susan Egnor shared the priorities for enhancements at Eagle Point that the neighborhood task force developed. The top three suggestions in order of how the task force ranked them were: (1) Maintain the view; (2) Fix the rock wall; and (3) Open up a view to Mt. St. Helens. Other suggestions getting support by the task force were: develop a U-shaped trail around the point or other trail allowing access; having a historical marker explaining the background of the site; having a drinking water source, such as a bubbler fountain; and putting some pavers in the flat area. The neighborhood voted to have Susan prepare a letter to the Parks Bureau sharing our desired improvements to Eagle Point.

Michael Harrison, OHSU, reported on a meeting in the Mayor's office to petition support for the improvements of two important links connecting Marquam Hill, the South Portland neighborhood and the river front, namely the Whitaker Trail between Terwilliger and Barbur Blvd. and the Naito Blvd. crossing. In attendance in the Mayor's office were representatives of Homestead NA, South Portland NA, SW Trails, and Friends of Terwilliger.

We once again discussed revisions to bylaws focusing on three areas

that are required to change from our existing bylaws: (1) Decision making, (2) Membership lists, and (3) Meetings. This is a work in progress and will be discussed again at our next meeting.

Mr. Zhaohong Wang made a presentation on why he is applying for a non-conforming use permit to allow a circular driveway in the front of his property at 3336 SW 11th Avenue. The neighborhood decided to not take a position on his application.

We approved the Homestead NA Action Plan for 2015 - 2016.

For the Southwest Neighborhood, Inc. Volunteer Recognition Event on June 30, the Association voted unanimously to have Ed Fischer and Milt Jones be Homestead’s Volunteers of the Year.

Valdez Bravo of the Veteran's Administration volunteered to ask the VA long-range planner to make a presentation to the Homestead NA on the VA's vision for the future. Included in that presentation will be the latest information on any planned expansions to the VA Hospital here on Marquam Hill. That presentation is scheduled for the June 2nd meeting.

At our May 5th meeting we will solicit nominations for board of director positions for 2015-16 and continue work on the by-laws revisions. Board elections will be at the June meeting.

At the April 1 meeting, the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association (HNA) voted in favor of requesting one time funding from the City of Portland to build extended shoulders along SW Dosch Rd, SW Stephenson, SW Hamilton and SW Marquam Hill Rd. The hope is for a cost effective means to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along these busy streets. HNA also voted to request a temporary speed reader board be posted along Terwilliger Blvd to deter speeding along the Terwilliger Parkway. HNA also moved to work with Friends of Terwilliger, Homestead Neighborhood Association, Marquam Nature Park and others to improve speeding enforcement along the Parkway.

The High Capacity Corridor was also discussed as were Office of Neighborhood Involvement required changes to our bylaws.

Finally, Tiffany Schuster discussed her efforts to bring public art projects to Hillsdale. She was excited to announce that a 12’ stainless steel statute of a blue heron created by the artist Ben Dye will be installed at the corner of SW Vermont and SW Bertha.

Please go to www.hna-pdx.com to review minutes from past meetings.

Our next meeting is May 6. This month we will be meeting at the Watershed building. We will be nominating our Volunteer of the Year. This person can be anyone who has contributed to our community to make it a better place to

live. We will also be tackling the issue of speeding on our local streets and developing an action plan on how best to address this issue. And, of course, we will get updates regarding our Schools, Transportation, Land Use, Parks and Trails.

At the June 3, 2015 meeting, HNA will be voting on which of the proposed routes for the High Capacity Transit Corridor should be submitted for further study in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The routes include a deep bored tunnel under Hillsdale; a “cut and cover” tunnel down Capitol Hwy or behind the businesses; up the middle of Barbur Bld; and parallel to I-5. The Transit Corridor has created much discussion and concern. The Metro Steering Committee will be deciding at its July meeting which routes will get further study. If a route is not included in the DEIS it will be dropped as a potential route. More information can be found at http://www.oregonmetro.gov/public-projects/southwest-corridor-plan. If you want to have vote on this issue and have not been to an HNA meeting in the past 2 years, it is important that you come to the May meeting as well as the June meeting. HNA by-laws require that to be a voting member you have to attend at least 2 meetings in the last 24 months. Attendance at the May and June meetings will satisfy this requirement. Remember to sign in when you come.

The March FSW NA meeting was very well attended for the presentation by Metro and TriMet. David Unsler of TriMet began by sharing the options of a long tunnel vs ground HCT (high ca-pacity transportation) from OHSU to Hillsdale, and a tunnel vs ground from Barbur to Sylvania PCC. Cost and rid-ership analysis is still being conducted, and more information will be available in April or May. Recommendations will be made at the July SWCP Steer-ing Committee meeting as to which options should be pursued for access to OHSU, Hillsdale, PCC and parts of Tigard. After July, analysis will be done on routes south of Tigard and along/adjacent to I-5 (vs Barbur). A decision on these routes will be made at the December Steering Committee meeting, along with a final decision on whether the mode of HCT for the SWCP should be LRT or BRT.

Matt Bihn of Metro passed out maps showing three options for PCC access: 1. BRT along Capitol Hwy. to the main

entrance on 49th,2. BRT or LRT along Barbur

with PCC access either by way of improved pedestrian/bike connectivity along 53rd from Barbur to PCC, or

3. A Cut-and-Cover LRT tunnel along 53rd. He briefly told the history of the SWCP and the overall options and how they would work (i.e. BRT in mixed traffic vs dedicated right-of-way), mentioned other cities with working BRT systems (i.e. Eugene), how the project will be funded, and potential impacts on normal vehicu-lar traffic. Option 1: If BRT along Capitol is

chosen, it will likely be in with other traffic rather than a dedicated lane, go west through the PCC campus, cross Lesser and go over a new bridge over I-5 to the Tigard Triangle. At this point LRT along I-5 doesn't seem viable due to challenges and increased cost of getting riders from I-5 up to Barbur. An I-5 route also would not enhance development options along Barbur.

Option 2: A BRT/LRT along Barbur could be center-running using the median and turn lanes along the length from downtown Portland to Tigard. Since BRT would be separate, vehicular traffic would not be slowed. Increased ridership should decrease the number of cars. Ridership between Tualatin and Portland is projected at 43,000/day (surface HCT) and not increased significantly with tunnels. The area

north of Barbur to I-5, between 53rd and 60th, is being considered for a Park-and-Ride station, but the site has not been chosen.

Option 3: Both Matt and Dave discussed the problems a C-and-C tunnel would create for residents along 53rd, and said that those who would be cut off from their homes would either have to be relocated during construction, or have their homes purchased, increasing the cost of the project either way. The greenway option, which is preferred, would involve paving the part of 53rd that is dirt, and adding sidewalks and lighting. NO thoroughfare or access to PCC for cars would be created along 53rd. Neighbors raised concerns about the effect of underground springs on a tunnel, based on flooding through the concrete in basements. Dave was unaware this was a major problem in the area, but said geotechnical studies were being done and acknowledged that the steepness of the grade/elevation was problematic for LRT considerations. Plus, tunnels cost 4-5 times as much as surface options.

With surface LRT/BRT options sidewalks, more crosswalks and stations with higher level amenities would be included in the cost of the project. Some residents were concerned that they would have to pay the costs through a LID, and were reassured they would not. Dave explained that, as with other projects in the area, funding would be up to 50% federal, with the rest from lottery bonds, city of Portland, Multnomah County, private donations and some from taxpayers.

Ongoing studies deal with how to enhance bus service, redevelopment opportunities along Barbur, connecting PCC to HCT on both sides of the campus, focus on a station at 53rd, and overall community impacts to FSW and surrounding neighborhoods. For more information go to www.swcorridorplan.org. There should be a link for online comments, or you can go to swcorridorplan.blog.com or @SWcorridor. Also, attend the May 12th SWCP Community Forum at Wilson HS, 6 p.m.

Because this article is so long, notes on the meeting that followed the presentation will be shared in the June SW News. Our next meeting will be June 23rd, with a presentation by Karen Kane of PCC on the stormwater control measures being constructed at PCC. See you then.

Our next Hayhurst Neighborhood Association Meeting will be scheduled for 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday, May 4th. Our meeting will take place at Hayhurst School, 5037 SW Iowa Street.

Our Hayhurst Neighborhood Association meeting agenda will include updates, reports and discussion on the following items:• SWNI Equity and Inclusion Acton

Team Presentation• Neighborhood Emergency Team

(NET) Presentation• Shattuck Road, Cameron Road, and

Vermont Street Safety Concerns• SWNI Board Report• Transportation Committee • SWNI School Committee

Hayhurst School Fundraising Event - Saturday, May 16

Hayhurst School is going to conduct an outdoor block party and auction on Saturday, May 16 to raise funds for the school's PTA. The event is open to the community and will include music, food, fun activities, and both silent and oral auctions. For more information: http://pps.k12.or.us/schools/hayhurst.

Finally, please note that our Hayhurst NA meeting will take place on the first Monday in May versus our usual second Monday of the month. We'll return to our 2nd Monday schedule in July. Please contact Hayhurst NA's Chair, Janet Hawkins, at janetchawkins@msn.com or (503) 244-7703, with any questions.

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Friends of April Hill Park and Portland Parks & Recreation are expanding the natural area just east of the little creek. On April 11, over 20 volunteers came, some from as far away as Corvallis, to remove grassy turf and build new split rail fences. The next work party will be on May 16. The party will be continuing work on the fence and removal of the turf for next fall’s native plant planting.

Thank you Volunteers!

Above: Turf removal.Above: Bob and Karen Williams finish the last of the split rails for the day.

Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 pm Maplewood Coffee & Tea, 5206 SW Custer St.

Next Meeting (Meet PPS board candidates): Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 pm Maplewood Coffee & Tea, 5206 SW Custer St.

maplewood@swni.org http://maplewood.swni.org

Maplewood

May is Primary Election month! In honor of the importance of our schools to our community, we are sponsoring a school board candidate Meet and Greet at our regular May General Meeting. Seven of the 11 candidates have agreed to attend. Please attend this very special meeting at Maplewood Coffee and Tea and hear what our school board candidates have to say about their vision for Portland Public Schools.

The new Maplewood Neighborhood Association board members were in attendance at our last meeting. Stephan Lewis is now the Maplewood Transportation Chair and our new Secretary, Kandy Scott took notes. Since we remain without a formal Chair, board members will take turns facilitating the General Meetings. If you would like to help us out in any capacity, please contact any board member or e-mail us at maplewood@swni.org.

We had a well-attended April General Meeting and were excited to welcome several neighbors new to attending the meetings. We had a presentation from Gary Miniszewski, from River West Village, who gave an informative talk about “aging in place” and the “village movement,” a concept of organized networks that provide assistance in a variety of ways to the elderly as they age in their own homes. This is an interesting concept and we look forward to learning more about what is happening in SW Portland.

Transportation: Karen is helping Stephan to transition to the Transportation Chair and getting up to speed on the issues in Maplewood including changes in the Tri-Met routes, and lack of shoulders and other walkable routes to get riders to the bus. We heard from a neighbor about high traffic levels and speeds on SW 60th, which was supposed to get speed bumps. The street is substandard and falling apart so cannot get speed bumps until it gets re-built. James Nobles, the Safety Chair, is organizing some events to help lower

speeds on specified residential streets. We’ll include SW 60th as a location.

Parks: On Saturday, May 16th, from 9am-noon, help construct a split rail fence with Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of April Hill Park and Oregon State University Alumni to protect the natural area. Street parking is available along SW Logan Ct or SW Miles St. Please dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle and be ready to get dirty! This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult. For more information, contact our stewardship coordinator Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423. Please check the April Hill Park web-site at http://swni.org/aprilhilllpark for other special work parties and events in the park.

Safety: James Nobles reminded us of the Precinct Commander meeting on Sector Policing at the Multnomah Arts Center on May 7, 7:00 pm.

Land Use: Claire Carder had no new land use actions to report in April. The Portland Comprehensive Plan Update is still in process.

Treasurer: Bill Rector, the neighborhood association Treasurer, reported that there was no change in funds from the past month.

Event Planning: Reserve the evening of August 9 for the fabulous Maplewood Picnic and Movie in the Park. The movie will be A Bug's Life. Mr. Bill will sell his famous brats, and we will enjoy live music as we visit with the neighbors, waiting for dark to fall and the movie to start. It is sure to be a great evening! Please attend the May general meeting for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

Let’s get out and enjoy spring in our lovely neighborhood, but remember to be alert for cars as you walk, and wear highly visible clothing and, drivers, be aware that more neighbors are out in the evening – slow down and watch out!

April Hill Park Happenings

Neighborhood Reports

Next Board Meeting: Monday, May 4, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Carol McCarthy, mnachair@gmail.com http://multnomah.swni.org

Multnomah

Dave Manville came to our meeting on April 12 to talk about SW Trails, an oganizaton that maintains and improves trails in the Southwest Portland trail system. Trails #4, #6, #7 and #3 lie within the Multnomah neighborhood. The group is focusing on the following objectives: • Pedestrian improvements • Maintaining trails • Sponsoring a community hike once a

monthVolunteers are needed to work on

trails projects and to serve as liaison between the neighborhood association and SW Trails. For more information or to volunteer, please contact MNA Chair Carol McCarthy.

Liz Sofran, the Multnomah neighborhood representative to the Tryon/Stephens Creek Headwater Community Working Group, gave an update on progress made so far. She explained that the project is a collaboration between the Portland Bureau Transportation (PBOT) and the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES); efforts are being made to coordinate with other potential sources of investment. The group deals with connectivity and storm water issues to develop a tailored strategy to improve local and street connectivity and access to important neighborhood destinations. A focus at this time is identifying which places are not fully accessible to pedestrians and

cyclists due to storm water management issues and the lack of sidewalks and bike paths. The group solicits input from neighborhood residents, and will sponsor another Open House on May 7. To evaluate and comment on the project implications for your street, please review the materials posted on the Multnomah Neighborhood page of the SWNI website. (www.SWNI.org).

There was further discussion at the meeting of the hoped-for balance between development and preservation of the character of the neighborhood, with residents voicing concerns that include architecture of planned new structures, conflicts at the interface between mixed-used and residential zones, as well as preservation of trees and other plant life. We hope to have more discussion in future meetings about such issues as house demolitions (loss of affordable housing and inattention to environmental hazards) and the loss of trees that accompanies neighborhood infill.

Next month, Judge Nan Waller from the Multnomh County Circuit Court will come and share information on topics that include the work of the court, innovative court programs, working with self-represented litigants, and fairness and access to justice.

Multnomah Neighborhood meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Multnomah Arts Center.

Welcome, Terri Preeg Riggsby, Watershed Program Specialist!

Terri Preeg Riggsby started work as SWNI's Watershed Program Specialist on March 30th. Terri is a familiar face to many in SW Portland, having served for several years as chair of Tryon Creek Watershed Council. Terri will be supporting stormwater workshops, other watershed projects and events, as well as Watershed Resource Center communications with SW Portland residents. Many thanks to West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District for funding this position!

Maplewood Thanks Robert Gray Middle Students for their hard work as

part of The Robert Gray Middle School G.R.E.A.T.

Community Service program.

Right: Robert Grey Middle School students were a strong force, working

together to build a split rail fence in the newly protected natural area of April Hill

Park this past April.

Left: Robert Gray Middle School students work on the Maplewood’s Triangle, by removing weeds between

the previously planted native plants. The project was completed on May 1st with mulch and new bark

chip paths.

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Next Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm Capitol Hill School, 8401 SW 17th Ave.

Betsy Shand, betsy_shand@hotmail.com, 503-545-8831 http://burlingame.swni.org

South Burlingame

Macadamia Ridge discussion at SBNA meetingPhoto by: Scott Richmond

The regular SBNA meeting saw over 90 residents gather to hear the update on the Macadam Ridge Development from the senior planner of the engineering firm engaged by the developer(OTAK). The following notes are a portion of the entire notes which will be posted on SBNA Nextdoor.com along with resident comments from this meeting. These notes are provided by SB Board Member Mike Andrews: The Application for development was submitted in November last year, 2014.

OTAK will submit new plans in two weeks for the owner of the property (Steve Griffith, Riverview Abbey Mausoleum Company), near the first of May 2015. City hearings review officer will provide comments regarding the development. Notification will go out to the abutting neighbors and SBNA board.

New plans indicate 46 detached homes on single family lots. The new plans indicate a subdivision, not a plan unit development (PUD).

The site is zoned R-10 but the development code allows for lots to 6,000SF.

The lots will be smaller because the developer is planning to dedicate 60% of the site to the City of Portland for a dedicated open space. Minimum lot size is 3,240SF, with a 36’ width, on the south side of development (near SW 1st St and Ruby Terrace) and lot sizes down to 4,470SF, with a width of 50’, on north side of development near Canby St.

Developer is proposing to have a new westerly access on SW Hume St. (improving it per the city code), to the

development from SW 1st St (which continues to SW Ruby Ter.)

Ten lots in the subdivision will abut a private tract open space with rear garage entrance from an alley. Five additional lots will also be accessed by the same alley.

Several private open space tracts are proposed in the subdivision.

There is a scenic overlay zone on Taylors Ferry Road. A landscape buffer and terraced landscaping is proposed in this area to service the right-in and right-out from Taylors Ferry Rd.

10 acres of the site is proposed to be dedicated as open space to the City of Portland.

Storm drainage to the creek will be mitigated. Tree mitigation will be done on site.

Their current application was incomplete. Storm drainage and stability has been

addressed. 15 houses are proposed to be serviced

by an alley and have a 0’ set back, meaning the garages can be built right up to the alley.

The houses in the development are indicated to have a 4’ side yard, 10’ front yard and 10’ rear yard. Home style is unknown, but will most likely be 2 story. These are extremely small setbacks when compared to abutting single family residences.

The mood was calm, but concerned, the comments were many and the worry was well voiced by area residents about the traffic and environmental impact of this development.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School, 10625 SW 35th Ave.

Donna Herron, (503) 452-0000 Markham.President@gmail.com

http://markham.swni.org

Markham Neighborhood Association (MKNA) held its first live online GoTo Meeting that allowed residents to view and participate (via chat) online.

Phil Ford is MKNA’s newest certified Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) volunteer.

Guest speaker, Dave Manville, SW Trails, shared the work his group does to build walking trails throughout SW neighborhoods and offered MKNA assistance to improve existing or create new trails. A MKNA volunteer liaison to work with SW Trails was requested. Dave said the trail between SW 23rd & Primrose streets would be a fairly inexpensive and simple project to undertake. Members must vote to proceed and the city must permit it. On May 9th, SW Trails will host a walk that will use this trail.

It’s official. Arnold Creek voted to join MKNA and West Portland Park to co-host this years National Night Out (NNO) with Portland Parks and Recreation “Movies In The Park” event July 29th, at Jackson Middle School. The Terry Robb Trio and Portland Teen Idols band play before the movie “The Emperor’s New Groove (2000).” Interested volunteers should contact Donna Herron.

Portland Bureau of Transportation Traffic Engineer Scott Batson presented solutions to Indian Hills intersections to be completed in 30-60 days:• Add stop sign on SW 30th

approaching Ridge• Add intersection warning on

eastbound Ridge approaching 30th Avenue

• Flag mount the southbound stop sign on 26th approaching Taylor’s Ferry

• Update the midblock crosswalk signing on the island in front of Jackson Middle School

• Remove one parking space on the south side of SW Stanley east of Ridge for visibility.

Further investigation items:• Review speed limit sign on

southbound 26th approaching Taylor’s Ferry

• Evaluate Stanley/Ridge Neighborhood Greenway and estimate cost to implementPortland Police Bureau's Officer

Becker reported MKNA is relatively quiet and crime free. He addressed questions regarding traffic safety near Capitol Hill and St. Claire Schools and neighbor’s illegally burning garbage not resolved through the fire department. He suggested contacting the police traffic division for targeted patrols at 823-SAFE, safe@portlandoregon.gov, DEQ or complete a form at the Bureau of Development Services website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/25079. City code information is at http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/?c=29178&a=25742.

MKNA’s next meeting, Tuesday, May 12th, Jackson Middle School. It will be broadcast live on www.gotomeetings.com. Guest speakers include: Lisa Moscincki, Environmental Services re: SW 19th & Taylors Ferry Green Street project, Jenni Pullen, ONI Crime Prevention Coordinator and Matt Vartanian, owner of Angelfire Coffee Roasters (at SW Capitol Highway & Pomona), and a member of the Rose City Astronomers club. Matt will bring fresh brewed coffee and show photographs (similar to the two shown here) of the night skies we should expect to see during our NNO\Movies in the Park event plus talk about how we can help minimize suburban light pollution by installing efficient outdoor lighting. Matt also generously volunteered to provide star gazing telescopes and free coffee during the up-coming event.

Other meeting business includes the annual MKNA officer nomination and elections. Secretary and treasurer positions will become vacant. MKNA’s committee will accept nominations for Outstanding Volunteer for recognition by Southwest Neighborhood Inc.

Contact Donna Herron (above) or visit www.markhamneighborhood.com to learn more about items covered above.

Marshall ParkNext Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 6:00 pm

Capitol Hill School, 8401 SW 17th Ave. Mike Charles, marshallparkna@yahoo.com, 503-244-6099

http://marshallpark.swni.org

OK, full disclosure - we did not have a proper meeting in April. However MPNA was still quite active, so we have a few notes to report...

The Ridgeview Property -- John sent a letter to BDS expressing MPNA's concerns over the builder's blunders at a development on Ridgeview. As it turns out, the hearing was cancelled since the builder and neighbors are working on a settlement. We hope it works out.

Garlic Mustard Pull on April 12th. Volunteers from Arnold Creek and Marshall Park pulled the invasive garlic mustard from the roadside along 18th. Thanks very much to Carole Romm for coordinating. If anyone pulls garlic mustard from their property make sure you pull it up "roots-and-all" and put it in a black plastic sack. There is a special dumpster in the parking area on 18th.

Note this dumpster is for garlic mustard only.

Coming up: Ivy Pull at Marshall Park. May 9th, 9am-Noon. Another chance to take vengeance on invasive plants. Release your inner berserker. Wreak havoc on the ivy invader. Meet at the 12th drive entrance.

Coming up: Marshall Park Playground ribbon cutting. June 13th

-- Mark your calendars for a fun event to celebrate the new playground. Note the playground is already open and being enjoyed by many families. Check it out next time you visit the park, and see the playground, new benches, picnic tables, paths and plantings. The park is looking splendidly green at this time of year.Regards,Mike

Markham

Above photographs courtesy of http://apod.nasa.gov/

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Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm NCNM Annex, 2719 SW Kelly St.

Ken Love, TLC11@mindspring.com, 503-245-7795 www.southportlandna.org

South Portland

Ken Love, Chair

South Portland Committee MeetingsTransportation/Parking Permit Committee:Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pmRoss Island Grocery, 3502 SW Corbett, Contact: Bill Danneman (503) 228-9868Land Use Committee:Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 pm, Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW CorbettContact: Jim Gardner (503) 227-2096, landuse@southportlandna.orgCommunications/Finance/Parks Committees:Thursday, May 14, 6:00 pm, Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW CorbettContact: Lee Buhler (503) 227-0160

Southwest Hills Residential LeagueAnnual Membership Meeting with Elections

Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Ainsworth School, 2425 SW Vista Ave.

Nancy Seton, nancyseton@comcast.net, 503-224-3840 http://swhrl.swni.org

Neighborhood Reports

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School library, 10625 SW 35th Street

Mike McNamara, mike@mcnamaraconsulting.net http://wpp.swni.org

West Portland Park

Springtime brings an increase in growth both to our neighborhood gardens and the activities of the WPPNA. Here are some of the many things taking place in our part of the southwest this month.

Of interest to many neighborhood parents will be West Portland P a r k ’ s S u m m e r Soccer-a-thon. Scheduled for We d n e s d a y, July 15th this soccer clinic seeks to improve your child’s play in this most

global of sports. Open to children K-8, there will be experienced coaches on hand to teach and refine the essential skills of the game. Players will also compete in mini-tournaments. We are still seeking volunteers for this event, so please contact our Neighborhood Association President, Mike McNamara, if you are interested in helping out.

For several years now, West Portland Park community members have been contributing to a monthly food drive benefitting students at Markham Elementary School. Early each month a collection bin is placed outside a private home on SW Comus Street. Food collected over the weekend is taken to Markham Elementary

for distribution. As you can see from the photo above, April’s food drive was a success! Many thanks to those who contribute—your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Our May neighborhood meeting is being held at our new 7:00 pm start time. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Jenni Pullen of PDX Crime Prevention. She will be discussing safety issues in our neighborhood. With the warmer months comes an increase in thefts and petty crime, so please come to this meeting to learn what you can do to avoid being the victim of criminal activity. We will also be discussing changes to our WPPNA by-laws. Refreshments will be offered to those present.

We looked forward to seeing you on May 14th at 7:00 p.m in Jackson Middle School library.

Save the date! Annual SWHRL Membership Meeting with Board Elections

Wednesday, May 20, 20156:30-8:30pm

Ainsworth School 2425 SW Vista Avenue

On the agenda: Election of SWHRL Board members; Bylaws update; annual report of SWHRL activities; review SWHRL mission, neighborhood issues, priorities, potential action items; explore possible topics for future forums; discuss future of Stroheckers; Metro Councilor Bob Stacey presentation on Metro projects affecting the SWHRL neighborhood. Please come help us decide what to work on in the coming year. Wanted: SWHRL Land Use Chair, Land Use and Transportation Committee Members

Please consider running for the Board or join a committee: Extra hands/minds needed for land use, transportation issues, outreach, membership maintenance, newsletters, website, neighborhood history, SWHRL archives, emergency preparedness, or anything else you’d like to do. Help us in our mission to improve livability in our neighborhood. Come introduce yourself at our May 20 Annual Meeting.

Contact: SWHRL: swhrl@swni.org or Nancy Seton: 503-224-3840.

Volunteers Needed: SWHRL Restoration Project at SW Vista Ave. at SW Spring Street

We’ve been making good progress removing invasive weeds and small trees from the PBOT right of way at the corner of SW Vista and Spring Street. You may have noticed the piles of debris, hopefully to be hauled away by the city. Next year we’ll replant with native and hardy plants. Please join us

– once or many times! We’re most often there Sunday afternoons. Join our email list for dates and times. Contact swhrl@swni.org or Nancy Seton at 503-224-3840.

Don Baack of SWTrails attended our March SWHRL Board meeting. SWHRL agreed to join Arnold Creek, Bridlemile, Hillsdale, Homestead, SW Trails, Friends of Marquam in asking PBOT and BES for one-time funding to make segments of 4 Southwest Portland streets safer for walkers and bicyclists: We will ask for an extended shoulder / climbing bike lane on Dosch, and Marquam Hill Road, and an uninterrupted extended shoulder on SW Hamilton, and SW Stevenson Streets.

SWTrails is also willing to help us with any trails we need added in the SWHRL neighborhood. Let us know if you have any suggestions.

Notice of General Annual Meeting: The General Annual South Portland Business Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 pm at Rilassi Coffee House & Tea. Meeting Agenda will include: Election of Board Members, review of 2014 accomplish-ments and Keynote Speaker, Joseph Krahn, Web Developer.

The "SPBA" has started their 2015-2016 membership drive. If you are in-terested in joining please send an email

to the "SPBA" Executive Director; Pam Lemire: pam@southportlandba.com

Honoring Mothers ~ Please join Waterfront Foursquare Church as they honor Moms on Sunday May 10th. A free breakfast will be served at 9:30 am. At the 10:30 am service, each mom will receive appreciation and a small gift. The appropriate dress is to come as you are. Location: VentureBuilding, 0640 SW Bancroft Ave. www.gowaterfront.org.

May Happenings in the South Portland Business Associationwww.southportlandba.com

Free Willamette Park Concerts

Multnomah University presents:Darrell GrantWednesdayJuly 86:30pmWillamette Park

National College of Natural Medicine presents:

Stolen SweetsWednesdayJuly 156:30pmWillamette Park

Portland Water Bureau presents:

Bon Ton RouletWednesdayJuly 226:30pmWillamette Park

Oregon Health and Sciences University presents:

Strange TonesWednesdayJuly 296:30pmWillamette Park

Oregon Health Sciences University and the National College of Natural Medicine presents:

South Portland Health & Safety Fair with the Wicky PickersWednesdayAugust 55:30pmWillamette Park

Due to construction in Willamette Park, the concerts will move a few feet north to the soccer field. There will be some parking in the boat launch area and at businesses along Macadam. We will give you more detail as the time gets closer. Thank you to everyone who supports the concerts!!!!

Thank you to all our super, terrific summer event donors!!: Everyone who put a buck in the bucket last year, Multnomah University, Sunstone Montessori School, The Zidell Companies, Old Geezers & Hippy Mamas, South Portland Business Association, Tutor Doctor, National College of Natural Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University and the Portland Water Bureau.

Safer Crossings in South PortlandThere is progress on two important

pedestrian projects in our neighborhood. There has been a conceptual design for improving the trail between Barbur and Terwilliger at the Whitaker right-of-way. This trail is heavily used but is in a bad state of disrepair due to ongoing erosion issues. The study was commissioned by TriMet and the engineers estimate the cost of the improvements to be around $150,000.

Also, there is good news from Commissioner Novick's office. They have procured funding for a new crosswalk on Naito at Whitaker. This has been a longstanding neighborhood priority, and was originally going to be funded from cost savings on the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is currently executing a work order with Kittelson and Associates to complete the design for the project. Once PBOT has a schedule for the consultant, PBOT will provide a status update to the community.

I am very excited about these projects as, once they are completed, they will provide a much improved pedestrian link between South Waterfront and Marquam Hill. The South Portland Neighborhood Association, Homestead Neighborhood Association, SW Trails, Friends of Terwilliger and OHSU have been advocating for these projects and are grateful to the City and TriMet for

their efforts.Ken Love President South Portland Neighborhood Association

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Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.

Annual Spring Cleanup, Reuse and SWNI/SOLV Litter PatrolPortland Christian Center parking lot, 5700 SW Dosch Rd

Are you a senior or disabled resident and can’t

get items to us?You may schedule a curbside pickup. One pickup load per address and all items must be

placed in the driveway.

DEADLINE TO CALL FOR PICKUP:

Wednesday, April 29th, 5 pmCall 503-823-4592

Acceptable Items

ElectronicsCommercial waste

Composition roofing Kitchen garbage

Stumps and rocksAnimal waste

PaintHazardous waste

Yard debrisWood itemsBulky itemsScrap metal

Reuse Partners:Community Warehouse

Tools 4 Troops

Accepting clean, usable furniture and basic household items:

• Furniture: mattresses, dressers, tables, chairs, sofas, small desks and lamps

• Kitchenware: dishes, glasses, pans, silverware, utensils, toasters, coffee makers, mixers, blenders and microwave ovens

• Household items: sheets, blankets, towels, sleeping pillows, alarm clocks, fans, space heaters, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, irons, telephones and wastebaskets

• Durable Medical Equipment: seated walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, bath chairs, grab bars, transport chairs, overbed tables, hospital beds, lift recliners, hoyer lifts, bariatric wheelchairs

NO sectionals, hide-a-beds, large desks, headboards, baby items or furniture, wood bed frames, console televisions, large appliances, exercise equipment, clothing, or food.www.communitywarehouse.org

SWNI/SOLV Litter Patrol

These items will not be accepted:

Tools4Troops (T4T) is a nonprofit organization with the vision of supplying veterans and serving members of the (5) US Armed Forces branches with 'TOOLS' at no charge.www.tools4troops.org

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Annual Spring Cleanup, Reuse and SWNI/SOLV Litter PatrolSaturday, May 2nd, 9am-1pm

Portland Christian Center parking lot, 5700 SW Dosch Rd

To volunteer call Southwest

Neighborhoods,Inc.Call 503-823-4592

Join the SOLV litter patrol, direct traffic, unload debris from cars and trucks into drop boxes or assist drivers picking up debris from seniors and disabled individuals. Do you have a truck? We need volunteers with trucks to help collect items from senior and disabled residents.

Suggested fees$10 per trip

These fees help us run this event by recovering

disposal fees and organizational costs.

Volunteers needed to help at yard debris

and bulky waste drop boxes.

Call 503-823-4592

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Watershed Stewards ConnectionJennifer Seamans, Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org For more watershed events and workshops, sign up for the SW Watersheds email newsletter by emailing Jen at watershed@swni.org or call 503-823-2862. For watershed stewardship resources for landowners or volunteers, see http://wrc.swni.org. Work parties are held in partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation. For more information about parks opportunities, contact City Nature West Stewardship Coordinator Mary Verrilli at 503-823-9423 or mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov.

Watershed

State of the WatershedMay 11th, 6-8:30pm Location TBDAn informal open house with presentations on current projects in the Tryon Creek watershed. Please join us to learn, network, and enjoy food and entertainment. www.tryoncreek.org Tryon Creek Watershed BBQJune 8th, 6-8pmTryon Creek State Natural Area11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd

General council meeting + BBQ potluck celebration

Tryon Creek Watershed Pedalpalooza Bike TourJune 14th, 2-5pmRiverdale High School9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd

Join us for a fun and educational 8-9 mile bike tour of the Tryon Creek watershed. Learn more: www.tryoncreek.org/pedalpalooza-bike-tour Confluence Kayak TourJuly 18th, 9am-12pm Tryon Cove Park14110 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego

Don't miss this exciting kayak tour of the confluences of Tryon Creek and Johnson Creek. Register today: www.tryoncreek.org/kayak-tour

Tryon Creek Watershed Council events:

Crossroads, the new community garden being developed between Hillsdale and Multnomah Village will hold its third volunteer work party on May 16, from

10 am to 1 pm. Everyone is invited to join in helping transform this former playground and parking lot into a place for area residents to grow their own food. The garden location is on property at the Hillsdale Community United Church of Christ, 6948 Capitol Highway.

The Crossroads project is a cooperative venture of the Friends of Portland Community Gardens, Hillsdale Community Church, Neighborhood House, Stephens Creek Crossing, and Southwest Watershed Resource Center. It was recipient of a $2,000 SWNI neighborhood grant.

The work party will take on tasks such as dismantling an existing fence, weeding, transplanting shrubs, and removing gravel. All tools will be provided.

The garden is expected to be ready for gardeners in early 2016.

Crossroads community gardenVolunteer work party May 16, 10am-1pmHillsdale Community United Church of Christ, 6948 Capitol Highway

Bridlemile Creek StewardsSteve Mullinax, 503-768-9065, steve.

mullinax@alum.mit.edu or http://bcs.swni.orgDickinson Park Stewards

Tony Hansen, tony@projectconniption.com or 503-317-3914.Friends of April Hill Park

Work party: Saturday, May 16, 9-noon. Jill Gaddis, aprilhillpark@gmail.com.Friends of Falling Creek

Sally Willson, sallyshappygarden@yahoo.comFriends of Gabriel Park

Meeting: 3rd Wednesday (5/20), 7:30pm, SW Community Center Poolside room. For work party and event schedule updates, visit www.friendsofgabrielpark.com or email friendsofgabrielpark@gmail.com.Friends of Marquam Nature Park

Work party: 2nd Tuesdays (5/12) and last Saturdays (5/30), 9-noon. Robin Jensen, fmnp@comcast.net, 503-799-8435, or http://www.fmnp.org.Friends of Marshall & Maricara Parks

Work party: Saturday, May 9, 9-noon. John DeLance, FriendsOM2P@gmail.com or http://swni.org/fommp.Friends of River View Natural Area

Fran Laird, Collins View Parks Chair, friends ofriverviewnaturalarea@gmail.com.Friends of Terwilliger

Work party: 3rd Saturdays (5/16), 9-noon. Robin Vesey, jack-robin@spiritone.com or 503-293-1069.Friends of Tryon Creek State Park

Work parties are now held EVERY

Saturday from 9-noon at Tryon Creek State Park. Sarah Kreisman, Volunteer Coordinator: sarah@tryonfriends.org, 503-636-4398 or http://tryonfriends.org.Friends of Woods Park

Work party: 4th Saturdays (5/23), 9-noon. Jesse Johnston, jesse@teamjohnston.netMultnomah Village Park

Randy Bonella, rmbonella@comcast.net, 503-293-9460, or http://multnomahvillagepark.googlepages.com. PCC Habitat Team

April Fong, afong@pcc.edu or 971-722-4422.Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom

Work party: 3rd Sundays (5/17), 9:45-noon, in the wooded area next to lower parking lot of Congregation Neveh Shalom, off of SW Dosch just north of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Jordan Epstein, 503-245-6580 or yaakovm@comcast.net.South Portland Riverbank

Work party: 3rd Saturdays (5/16), meet at Willamette Park shelter. Meeting: 2nd Tuesdays (5/12), 12-1pm, DEQ Building Room 5. Contact: Marissa Dorais, marissa.dorais@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7016.Tryon Creek Watershed Council

Meets: 2nd Monday of every other month (6/8), 6pm, Tryon Creek Nature Center. Corrina Chase, TCWC Coordinator: tcwc@tryonfriends.org, 503-636-4398 x121, or www.TryonCreek.org.

City Nature West work party schedule

Stormwater Challenge WorkshopsDo you want to save money on your landscaping? Or learn how to reduce runoff,

improve stream health, and reduce flooding in challenging slope and soil conditions? These workshops will help!

Hands-On Workshops: Build the Best Practices Sunday, May 3rd, 9am-1pm

Participants will receive hands-on training installing stormwater practices at a residential demonstration project.

We’ll review and implement a design that is appropriate for the challenging conditions at the site.

For more information on how stormwater management practices

can improve challenging sites, visit the course website at: http://greengirlpdx.com/SWChallenge.htm

Space is limited - register online at http://swni.org/stormwater Questions? Contact 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org

Stormwater Challenge Workshops are presented by:

Register today-

Last Workshop

May 3rd

FREE!

April Hill Park Work Party

SATURDAY, MAY 16 9AM TO 12-NOON

Sponsored by:Friends of April Hill park AprilHillPark@gmail.com

Maplewood Neighborhood Association maplewood@SWNI.org Portland Parks and Recreation

Tools and Refreshments ProvidedThis is a Community Event & Children must bring an adult

Work parties are led by Portland Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact City Nature West Stewardship Coordinator Mary Verrilli at 503-823-9423 or mary.verr i l l i@port landoregon.gov. All events are from 9:00am-12:00pm.• 5/9 Friends of Marshall Park

• 5/12 Friends of Marquam Nature Pk • 5/16 Friends of April Hill Park• 5/16 Friends of Terwilliger• 5/16 South Portland Riverbank• 5/23 Friends of Woods Park• 5/30 Friends of Marquam Nature Pk

Volunteers Laura Campos-Gleason and Paul Gleason lend a helping hand at the first

volunterr work party.

PAGE 11MAY 2015

Land Use John Gibbon, 503-708-6708, jtgorygun@aol.com

The committee's April meeting started with reports from neighborhood representatives. In Far Southwest, there is opposition to the SW 53rd tunnel option for the Southwest Corridor Plan. In South Burlingame, 90 people attended the neighborhood association meeting to hear the concept plan for the Macadam Ridge housing development. It's east of SW Ruby Terrace on land formerly part of the Riverview Abbey property. The development comprises 45 lots for single-family homes and a large open space. The developer will sell lots but not do the building. The concept plan also shows a connection for the Red Electric Trail.

The committee's guest was John Prouty, Vice President of the Crestwood Neighborhood Association. The city recently wrote a new tree code. It's long and complex. John summarized it, focusing on rules applicable to property owners in non-development situations. To view both the full city

tree code and John's summary, go to swni.org/crestwood, scroll down to the Information section and click on the bolded here.

Work continues on the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Economic Opportunities Analysis was published late last month and is available on the City of Portland's website: https://w w w.p o r tl a n d o r eg o n.g o v/bps/59297.

Upcoming important dates:• May 12 – Public hearing on Growth

Scenario Report Addendum.• May 20 – Mixed Use Zones Project

Advisory Committee meeting.• May 26 – Final PSC work session

and possible vote on Recommended Comprehensive Plan.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Schools Will Fuller, 503-764-5501, schools@swni.org

The committee’s mission: promoting the BEST possible schools for ALL students in Southwest Portland through STRONG neighborhood involvement.

Boundary Review SurveyThe Growth, Values and Equity

Survey, called Portland Public Schools 2025, began April 1. It is scheduled to end May 1, but may be extended to get more responses. It is open to all people living in Portland Public Schools boundaries or working in the area. For more, go to our swni.org/schools website and click on the Enrollment and Boundary Review link at the left side of the screen.Baseline information on technology in SWNI-area schools

Principals at all 11 public schools in the SWNI area are being interviewed about the technology resources in their schools. We will also interview principals of a sample of private schools in the area for comparison. Results of our review should be coming out in May. We still need to raise $560 more to make up for the short-funding of our small grant application for the Techquity event

in the Fall.Opting Out – Smarter?

As controversy continues about the use of “high stakes tests,” several families in Portland have opted out of taking the new Smarter Balanced tests that replaced the old end-of-year tests. In at least 5 PPS schools, over 25% of the students have opted out. Under rules from the US Dept of Ed, if too many (over 5%) of students don’t take the test or an acceptable alternative the school gets downgraded. For this first year, however, the actual consequences aren’t clear. Regardless of the technical issues, there is great concern about over-emphasis on testing that leads to narrowing curriculum and broadening disillusionment with the test.Successful Schools Survey

Survey ended March 6, with no results as of our mid-April press time. We will post findings on our web page and in email bulletins as we get them.Last meeting of the school year:

Thursday, May 21, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., at 31st

Parks and Community Centers Kirky Doblie, 503-246-7970, kdobseven@gmail.com

SW Community Center (SWCC) Director Maryann Takashima was our guest in April.

The SWCC spring/summer program guide is now out. Nutrition counseling is now part of the “Target” fitness program. The monthly brochure, SWCC Fitlife, includes class schedules and highlights particular exercises.

Pick up a copy of the summer camp guide. SWCC is overhauling its campground program. There are lots of summer mini-camps for children of different ages. SWCC now has a plot at the Gabriel Park Community Garden. Children ages 4-6 in the Summer Sprouts program do gardening in the plot. Another camp, W.I.L.D., takes children into the park’s wooded areas for science and nature based activities. This spring SWCC is offering discounts on summer camps.

SWCC has been a leader in the city's effort to establish greater equity for all city residents. It has done two outreach events for residents at Stephens Creek Crossing. One was a barbecue that about 80 people attended. A discussion is taking place regarding the issue of the under-served. Sometimes the under-served hesitate to go into recreation centers simply because its new and they don't know the cultural standards, like what to wear. But cost is the big issue, and SWCC has instituted a scholarship program. Applicants don't have to face a lot of bureacracy. For example, Stephens Creek Crossing residents need only show that they live there. There is also a junior

leader program for 11 to 14 year olds. It’s a program that inculcates skills that help young people to meet the hiring criteria at Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR).

The conversation turned to the byzantine issue of city funding. In short, it looks like there will be money for maintenance but not expansion of SWCC. Nor is there a simple solution for the parking problems.

Committee members then moved to other issues:• What uses are appropriate in

River View Natural Area next to the Collins View neighborhood? Mountain biking has recently been banned, but later assesments and policies might change that.

• Should trails in parks be built by citizen organizations or should PPR rely on commercial businesses?

• The Parks Rangers program: when is it appropriate to call them? What are their duties?

• Stewardship agreements: what is the working relationship between PPR and the friends groups that help to maintain parks?Our guest on May 7th will be Astrid

Dragoy, City Natures Manager for Southwest Portland.Next meeting:

Thursday, May 7, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Public Safety James Nobles, 503-936-3065, james@vacantfuture.com

NI-Loc Program: Officer Bledsoe and Sgt. Voeller gave a presentation at our last meeting, on a new Police Dept. Program, NI-Loc (Neighborhood Involvement Locations). NI-Loc areas have high levels of reported crime over the last several years or have been identified by community or police officers as emerging problem areas. NI-Loc areas represented approximately 2% of the city's area but 21% of reported crime and 20% of calls for service.

Officer Bledsoe provided an overview of the program that can be found on the SWNI Public Safety website.

Self Defense: We discussed the possibility of holding women's self-defense classes in conjunction with the Portland Police Bureau. WomenStrength is a program of the Portland Police Bureau that provides free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/35911

Please contact me if you or your community are interested in the WomenStrength program.

SW Portland NET Training: The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management will hold a NET training session in SW Portland. Residents of SW Portland are given priority access

to the training. The dates are 9/19 and 9/26, in Multnomah Village. Both are Saturdays. The final field exercise will be held on 10/03, at the Portland Fire and Rescue training center on NE 122nd.

Sign up on the SWNI Public Safety website.

Traffic Safety: The show Crowd Control, is hosted by Dan Pink on the National Geographic Channel. The episode titled "Law Breakers" highlights some innovative ways to handle traffic problems such as speeding and jaywalking.

We are working on a list of problem intersections or stretches of road from each neighborhood with problems such as running stop signs, speeding or not stopping for crosswalks. We will compile a list and then work with the Portland Police Bureau to target them. This is part of the committee's grant application for Traffic Safety Vigils.

Email me with questions and/or locations in your neighborhood to be added to the list.Thanks, for your help and participation.Next Meeting:

Thursday, May 7, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 33 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Transportation Roger Averbeck, 503-679-1447, transportation@swni.org

At the Transportation Committee’s request, Metro held a Southwest Corridor Plan (SWCP) technical workshop on April 20th at the Multnomah Arts Center. Many committee members were present, which was attended by approximately 30 community members, with 14 agency staff on hand.

SW Corridor topics featured in the workshop presentations included: A policy overview, draft proposed high capacity transit (HCT) alignment alternatives in South Portland, Hillsdale, and the Far Southwest / PCC Sylvania area; a technical review of tunnel alternatives and impacts; traffic impacts analysis; and preliminary cost estimates for the HCT modes and alignments under consideration.

The SWCP Steering Committee (composed of representatives from the cities along the I-5/Barbur corridor) will make some major decisions this year, prior to entering the Draft Environmental Impact Study in 2016. In July 2015, the Steering Committee is scheduled to address basic issues: Alignments and access to important destinations including Marquam Hill, Hillsdale, and PCC Sylvania; and whether tunnels should be dug to access the key destinations. In December of 2015, the Steering Committee will make recommendations on the HCT mode (light rail or bus rapid transit); the Barbur vs I – 5 alignment (between Burlingame and West Portland Crossroads); and alignments that will serve Tigard and Tualatin; plus a confirmation of road, bike, and pedestrian projects associated with the HCT project. In May 2016 a preferred package of alternatives should be forwarded the draft environmental impact statement for the detailed study required of a project of this magnitude.

The current set of draft alternatives for SWCP HCT alignments are explained in “Key Issues Memos” for South Portland, Hillsdale; and PCC Sylvania. These are available on the Metro website:http://www.oregonmetro.gov/public-projects/southwest-cor-ridor-plan/project-library

There are pros and cons for every option. One example: Options at the north end are for HCT to remain on Barbur or run on Naito from downtown to its merge with Barbur. Staying on Barbur will be faster but a Naito alignment could help with redevelopment of the surrounding area and perhaps reduce the loss of land to all the exits and entrances at the west end of Ross Island Bridge. A deep bored tunnel from approximately Duniway Park to the Burlingame area is possible, but very costly, to serve OHSU and Hillsdale with elevators to surface LRT stations.

In response to a question, Metro staffers confirmed that the SWC project will not add or remove vehicle capacity on I-5. Conversion of auto lanes to HCT lanes is possible on Barbur between Miles and Hamilton and between West Portland Crossroads and SW 62 Ave but not between Burlingame and the West Portland Crossroads.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) could serve PCC Sylvania via Capitol Highway, but cut and cover tunnels would be necessary (due to steep grades) to have light rail (LRT) serve the campus directly. The workshop presentation, available on the Metro website (above) provided detailed and also very interesting information about the construction of tunnels, both bored and cut-and-cover tunnels. The construction sites for the portals (entry points for a bored tunnel) are very large and have significant potential impacts on the adjacent community. The construction activity related to cut and cover tunnels is also very extensive with a potential for major impacts to nearby residences and businesses.

A public open house on the SW Corridor Plan is scheduled for Tuesday May 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Wilson High School in Hillsdale. At our May meeting, Peter Hurley of PBOT will speaks on the Transportation System Plan and Jessica Horning of ODOT will talk about transit and active transportation.Next meeting:

Monday, May 18, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, room 29 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

SWNI Committees

PAGE 12MAY 2015 Crime Prevention and Public SafetyNeighbors Form a Foot Patrol to Tackle Crime and Livability Issues by the City of Portland's Crime Prevention Program.

Crime Prevention Contacts• If you have concerns about ongoing crime or livability issues

in your SW Portland neighborhood, contact Jenni Pullen, Jenni.pullen@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-4257.

• If you want to form a Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol, contact Mark Wells, Mark.Wells@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-2781

Wanting to feel safe walking the docks at night, neighbors and businesses of the Riverplace Esplanade contacted the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program for assistance. Based on neighbor concerns about trash, drug dealing, thefts, harassment, and livability issues on the City-owned docks, Mark Wells, Community Organizing Specialist, offered to help them organize a Foot Patrol. Fifteen trained residents joined Crime Prevention, Multnomah County Sheriff’s River Patrol, a Portland Police Sergeant, and Portland Park Rangers for their first walk yesterday. Serving as a positive presence and active reporters of problems in their neighborhood, these involved residents are sure to make an impact.

Neighbors typically contact Crime Prevention to get a Foot Patrol going in response to crime and livability concerns at a park, school, or other area. Neighbors can also form one proactively and are advised to do so for vulnerable areas. The goal of a Community Foot Patrol is to engage in a long-term sustained effort that is as much about building community as it is about addressing the particular crime and livability issues. To initiate one, there should be approximately 10-15 people willing to attend a two hour training. Says Wells, “With Foot Patrols, people walk a geographic area and work very closely with law enforcement. They are trained to be good witnesses and callers, and to be a visible presence. It’s not just

helpful to deter criminal activity, but it’s equally important for the positive users of the property to see the Foot Patrollers walking, to know that there are community members who really care and keep tabs on things”. Wells emphasizes that patrols are non-confrontational and not about vigilantism. “It’s being trained on how to observe suspicious activity, how to keep a safe distance, how to avoid confrontation at all costs.” The reality is that law enforcement agencies are not able to be everywhere and will not know the community as well as the people living there. The visible presence of the patrols communicates to the criminal element that their activities will be observed and the immediate reporting of issues will

translate into problems being addressed more readily. Lieutenant Travis Gullberg of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s River Patrol says this about patrols, “They enhance our ability to know what’s going on in the community. We can’t be everywhere. If you can partner with private citizens to help do the Foot Patrols, it adds to the services we provide and benefits the community, keeping them safe.” If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol in your Portland neighborhood, contact Mark Wells at Mark.Wells@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-2781. See our brochure Establishing Your Community Foot Patrol at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/320556

Time to think security at your place of worship by the Crime Prevention Program.

Mark Wells, Crime Prevention Coordinator, talks to the Foot Patrol before their first walk

Have security measures been implemented at your place of worship? Do they include a range of considerations from burglary prevention, staff and volunteer background checks, key control to protocols for a crisis on site? Security can sometimes be an after thought in communities of faith. Staff and volunteers are often stretched thin with multiple obligations. Some congregants may feel that security imposes barriers to connecting, creating a welcoming place and helping others. However, providing a safe environment for staff, members and guests is just as important a function as providing for the various needs of the community. “The built environment incentivizes or discourages bad behavior”, said Jacob Brostoff, Crime Prevention Coordinator, at a recent meeting with a faith group. Security should include making the areas of your property more visible so that problem activities can be observed; preventing criminal access, especially to vulnerable areas of your property; and defining private property lines and establishing expectations of its use. Work with your organization’s staff to evaluate the overall security of your property. Some of the immediate considerations:• Do structures, poor lighting, and

landscaping create concealment areas on the property? This is especially problematic around entry points. If neighbors, staff and members can’t observe activities on your property then they won’t be able to identify and report suspicious or problem activity.

• Is someone able to monitor visitors entering and exiting the building(s) during office hours? Do you limit access to the building in areas that can’t be observed?

• Do you have someone on site to monitor meetings and events of unaffiliated organizations? Are you able to limit access to certain areas of the building not in use?

• Does your organization have a key or key card control policy in place? Do you maintain an inventory of who has keys or key cards and re-key as necessary?

• Do you regularly test your building’s alarm system and train staff and appointed members on how to use the system?

• Are there adequate locks on doors and windows to secure access to your place

of worship and the valuables within it? • Are high value items such as stereo

systems, musical equipment, and other valuables secured or stored in a locked closet or room when not in use?

• Has your community established rules for the use of the property that are posted on the premises? Is there consistency in the enforcement of those rules? Are staff, members and volunteers instructed to contact the police and ask for assistance if someone refuses to leave or is causing problems?

• Are there trainings for staff, members, volunteers and ushers on de-escalation or other techniques in response to someone in crisis? It’s helpful to have a readily accessible list of referrals.

• Does your organization maintain an incident log to record problem interactions with site users and excluded individuals?

• Are there cash control policies in place restricting the amount of cash on hand and requiring regular trips to the bank to make deposits?

• Is there a separation of accounting duties so that one person doesn’t collect donations, deposit them, authorize expenditures, compile financial records and reconcile bank accounts?

• Is the site well maintained so that it is clear that there is ownership over the property and people are paying attention to what happens on the grounds?

• Do neighbors know how to contact your organization to report concerns or problems? As a proactive measure, provide information about who to contact during office hours and after hours. This way neighbors can alert the appropriate party if there are problems on the property.

• Does the facility have emergency procedures in place to deal with threats or other disasters?

Your Crime Prevention Coordinator can conduct a walk through of your property. Additionally, the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program has created a more comprehensive checklist that is available online at www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp under DIY CPTED Communities of Faith. What ever you choose to do, it is a good idea to be proactive about security at your place of worship.

Jenni Pullen, SW and NW Crime Prevention Coordinator, talks to a NW faith group about safety. Also pictured Officer McCormick, Jacob Brostoff, Officer Newby, Commander Westbrook, and Deputy District Attorney Jenna Plank

National Night Out Save the Date!\We’ve received a number of calls about dates for National Night Out (NNO). Here are some key dates:• Registration for NNO begins June 2nd and ends July 21st; Portland residents

can register at www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/nno• To learn more about NNO and get some party ideas, attend our NNO Infor-

mation Fair on July 9th, 5:30pm at Laurelhurst Park• The official night of NNO is Tuesday, August 4th • Some hosts prefer to have their parties on the weekends, so NNO parties may

be held anytime between Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 9th.

PAGE 13MAY 2015Crime Prevention and Public Safety

According to a National Fire Protection Agency survey, only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. Many do not realize that if a fire breaks out in the home, they may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. When talking to people about home escape planning, keep these key concepts in mind:• Know 2 ways out – The first exit may

be blocked. People tend to try to leave a building the same way they came in, but this may not be possible.

• Get low and go – Smoke is poisonous, the clean air is down low.

• Get out and stay out – Many injuries occur when people try to go back inside.

• Have a “Safe Meeting Place” – So family and firefighters know you are safe. This should NOT be inside a neighbor’s house. It should be a safe distance from the structure, but close enough so that you can communicate with firefighters about the need for rescues or location of fire.

• 911 Plan – Call 911 from a safe location

and KNOW YOUR ADDRESS. As children get older, they should make it a goal to learn their “perfect address”

-- which includes complete street name, house number, and possibly apartment number. Teach them that streets have a first, middle and last name (e.g. Northeast Mason Street, vs. Northeast Mason Court).

• Working smoke alarms are a key component of any home escape plan.

• Practice your Escape Plan! Practice both day & night and sound the smoke alarms – many children sleep through smoke alarms.

Additional Considerations• If your bedrooms is on an upper floor:

o Escape ladders – If you have one, make sure you know how to deploy it and are physically able to use it. To practice, deploy the ladder out the window, then walk outside and practice climbing the ladder from ground level. This provides a practice opportunity without the hazard of climbing out an upper level window.

o Signal for help! If you are trapped in an upstairs room, go to a window and signal for help – actions include waving something such as a pillowcase or piece of clothing, shining a flashlight, or tossing objects such as toys out the window (look out below first). However, it is best to keep the window closed if possible so that smoke from other parts of the building does not enter the room.

• Opening a window:o Make sure that everyone in the

home knows how to operate all hardware on their windows, such as locking levers or hand cranks.

o Make sure that any security hardware, such as window stops, guards, or security bars, can be easily removed in an emergency without any tools or special knowledge.

Home Escape Plans by City of Portland Fire Bureau Crime Stats aren’t available this month by Portland Police Bureau Strategic Services

The Portland Police Bureau as well as most law enforcement agencies in the five county area are going to a new law enforcement records management system, the Regional Justice Information Network (RegJIN). This RegJIN system handles all of the crime reports. The March 2015 crime reports are still being processed and were not available at press time

Over the last few months, there has been a lot of discussion about bike theft prevention. Recently Bikeindex.org, published a guide on “How Not to Buy a Stolen Bike in Four Easy Steps”. Bikeindex is a free registry that allows owners to proactively register their bike in a database that is searchable if it is lost or stolen. What’s helpful about this guide is that many of the tips apply to bikes as well as other items that you might be looking to purchase online. It’s important to remember that when you buy stolen goods online, you are contributing to the prevalence of crime whether you are aware of what you are doing or not. The below steps are based on the BikeIndex guide. Check the Ad• If the price is too good to be true, it

probably is. Stolen bikes are often significantly underpriced for an “easy sell”.

• A stock photo of the bicycle may be used. If it is evident that this is the case, pay attention.

• The ads may lack specific information about the bicycle. The goal of the offender is to omit identifying information that may alert the victim.

• If the seller goes to great lengths to remain anonymous i.e. no name or phone number, this is a concern. Some anonymity is expected, but beware when very little information is disclosed.

• Spelling and grammar errors may indicate a suspicious deal.

• Sellers who are unloading a lot of bikes at once and/or have a suspicious story about the reason for the sale are not people you want to engage.

Check the Seller• As advised by BikeIndex, “If you can’t

find a name, number, email or sales history on your seller, be wary."

• As mentioned earlier, be aware of an individual who sells a lot of bikes for well below market value,

• Meet the seller in a well-lit and well-traveled public place. The guide advises you to also schedule the visit near a police station.

Check the Serial Number• Check the serial number at BikeIndex.

org to see if it’s listed as stolen. They have a searchable database at stolen.bikeindex.org or you can tweet to @isitstolen. [There is also another registry called project529.com.]

• If the serial number is filed off or tampered with, this a bad sign.

• If the seller refuses to give you the serial number before you meet, then cancel the appointment.

Check the Bike• If the description of the bike in the ad

doesn’t match your physical inspection of the bike, walk away.

• Dents or scratches on the bike may indicate that a lock has been tampered with and you should be wary of the purchase.

• Some thieves will swap out certain parts so that the bike is not easily identifiable. Beware of the “frankenbike”. There are stories of people buying a bike that was discovered to be faulty after purchase.

• If a biker doesn’t know anything about an expensive bike or the size or height of the vehicle doesn’t match the seller's physique, this is also a red flag.

We all like a good deal, but not at the expense of others. Not only may you be abetting crime by purchasing stolen goods, but you may be purchasing a subpar product.

How NOT to buy a stolen bike Article is based on BikeIndex.org “How Not to Buy a Stolen Bike in Four Easy Steps””. Write up by the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village

Peter@MultnomahTree.com www.multnomahtree.com

Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting

Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village

Peter@MultnomahTree.com www.multnomahtree.com

Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting

If there is a major disaster in Southwest Portland, our neighbors will likely be the first to respond to medical emergencies and other emergent problems. Fire, police and other emergency personnel may be triaging major issues in the city and/or unable to reach our neighborhoods. The more people who are trained to respond and are prepared for an emergency, the more resilient our community will be.

The City of Portland is offering Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) training for southwest residents, in Multnomah Village to help us prepare.

NETs are Portland residents trained by Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and Portland Fire & Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. NET members are trained (for free!) to save lives and property until professional responders can arrive.

This fall, basic NET training will be offered in Multnomah Village to westsiders wanting to join a Neighborhood Emergency Team. Classes in southwest will take place on September 19th and 26. The final will be held October 3rd, at the Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center on the east side.

This is a big deal. East of the Willamette, there are up to 400 NET participants. West of the river, we have fewer than half that number, in neighborhoods with much more demanding geography. The Multnomah Village training is a chance to catch up, at our convenience.

As Rebecca Solnit said in Paradise Built in Hell, in an emergency, only your neighbor will be able to help you.For more information or to sign up, emailnet@portlandoregon.gov or visitwww.portlandoregon.gov/NET

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SW Development ReviewCompiled by Leonard Gard from development review notices found at www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/36652Pre-application conferences:

EA 15-144264. Design review for a new ambulatory care facility on Block 29, a new mixed-use structure on Block 28, and skybridges that connect buildings. The proposed Block 29 building will be constructed over the existing below-grade parking structure. Block 28 will include structured parking, with approximately 515 spaces, retail, a conference center, and guest housing. At SW Bond and Whitaker, in South Portland. Conference on May 7, 10:30 am, Room 4a, 1900 SW 4th Ave.

Proposals:

LU 14-229440 CU. Applicant AT&T Mobility seeks conditional use approval to modify existing cellular wireless facilities on the rooftops of three building on the campus of Lewis & Clark College by adding, removing, and re-locating panel antennas, at 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd, in Collins View.LU 15-136654 AD. Applicants

propose to convert a finished basement into an accessory dwelling unit, and request an adjustment to increase the maximum square footage from 800 to 940 sf, at 7568 SW LaView Dr, in South Portland.

Decisions:LU 14-230094 AD. Adjustment approval to reduce street setbacks for construction of a house, at 3300 SW Fairmount Blvd, in SWHRL.LU 14-252661 TR. Tree review approval to amend an approved tree preservation plan, at 6282/6277/6255 SW 63rd Way, in Maplewood.LU 15-128694 DZ. Design review approval for a new rooftop exhaust flue on top of the Dillehunt Hall building on the OHSU medical campus, at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, in Homestead.LU 15-105590 AD. Adjustment approval to reduce perimeter parking lot landscaping for an 8-unit multi-dwelling structure, at 7300 SW Garden Home Rd, in Ashcreek.

Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system to make Portland a great place to live, work and play.

www.PortlandParks.org • Commissioner Amanda Fritz • Director Mike Abbaté

Back  in  2012  the  community  came  together  to  envision  a  range  of  improvements  that  would  make  our  shared  treasure  –  Willamette  Park  –  a  better  place  for  everyone.    The  time  has  come  to  follow  

through  on  some  of  the  plans  and  we  are  excited  to  share  the  details!          Improvements  that  Portland  Parks  &  Recreation  (PP&R)  will  soon  be  making  include:    

• Expanding  and  relocating  the  Dog  Off-­‐Leash  Area  to  a  better  location  inside  the  park,  including  several  new  amenities  

• Widening  of  the  multi-­‐use  trail  system  on  the  western  side  of  the  park  • Enhancing  three  park  entries,  the  SW  Nebraska  road  entry,  as  well  as  the  north  and  south  trail  entrances  

       A  couple  other  city  projects  are  underway  or  will  be  soon.    Information  for  these  projects  will  be          available  at  our  Open  House  to  share  details  and  timeframes  for  their  projects  as  well:  

• Centennial  Oaks  Water  Quality  Facility  (Bureau  of  Environmental  Services)  • Hannah  Mason  Pump  Station  (Water  Bureau  –  staff  will  be  available)  

 We  invite  you  to  come  learn  more,  comment  on  the  proposed  improvements,  and  view  the                                      development  and  construction  schedule.    

What: Open House – all are welcome

When: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 Drop in anytime from 5:30 – 7 pm Presentation on project details at 6:00 pm

Where: Umpqua Bank (South Waterfront Store - 3606 SW Bond Ave)

Share  your  thoughts!    We  will  have  comment  forms  for  you  to  fill  out  at  the  Open  House.  Not  able  to  attend?    Comment  forms  and  project  information  are  online  starting  May  6th,  2015  at  www.PortlandParks.org  

   

For  more  information  contact:  Hun  Taing,  Community  Engagement  Coordinator  Hun.Taing@portlandoregon.gov,  503-­‐823-­‐  5596  

Willamette Park Redevelopment Project’s Starting Soon!

Come hear great stories about travel on Friday, May 8, at 7pm while supporting renovations to the Multnomah Arts Center auditorium.

We are inviting community members into the Multnomah Arts Center to tell stories about travel. A ticket gives you a chance to know your neighbors much, much better. The storytellers for this event are: Santigie Fofana-Dura, Edward Hershey, Jeremy Lucas, Emily Pittman Newberry, Catherine Rutledge-Gorman, and Donna Zerner.

Stories include tales of places as far and near as Namibia, Ukraine, and Philadelphia. Take a journey with our storytellers.

Judith Pulman will be emceeing and telling a story and MAC’s house band (Amy Jo McCarville, Jack Buddeke, and Sue Bert) will be providing music.

This event is presented by the Multnomah Arts Center Association with generous support from neighborhood businesses. Sasquatch Brewery beer, local pizza, wine, and soft drinks will all be available by donation. Admission to the show is sliding scale ($5 to $15 suggested). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Doors open at 7:00

pm and show begins at 7:30 pm. Please note: This event is 21 & over.

For more information, call 503.823.2787 or visit www.MultnomahArtsCenter.org.

Truth Be Told brings storytellers together to raise funds for Arts Center

Danielle Brunner L.Ac.503-206-7034

5820 SW Kelly Ave | Portland, OR 97239attunementacupuncture.com

Community

Truth Be Told

Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium 7688 SW Capitol Highway

A Night of Storytelling in the Village

Friday • May 8 • Doors at 7 pm

21 & Over Sliding Scale Admission $5 - $15

No one turned away for lack of funds

Beer, wine & food available

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Buddhist MeditationCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.

9:00 - 10:15 am, MondaysQiGong

Carole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.10:15 - 11:00 am, Mondays

Stability Ball & YogaPeggy Frieze ($3)

9:10 - 10:10 am, Tues. & Thurs.Yoga

Peggy Frieze ($3)10:00 - 11:30 am, Fridays

Rhythmic ExercisePeggy Frieze ($3)

10:15 - 11:15 am, Tues. & Thurs.

Foot Clinic2nd Wednesday ($35)Call for appointment

AcupunctureCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.

Mondays ($40/$50)Call for appointment

AARP 55 AliveDriving Safety

Program ($15/$20)June 22nd and 23rd, 9am-12pm

Call to registerSenior Law Project

2nd and 4th TuesdaysCall for appointment

Senior Health InsuranceBenefits Assistance (SHIBA)

12:00 - 3:00 pm, ThursdaysCall for appointment

Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS)

Support GroupThursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am

A program of CascadiaBehavioral Healthcare’sOlder Adult Services

Call (503) 261-6181 to be pre-screened. Spaces are reserved.

7688 SW Capitol Hwy.503-244-52049 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

Senior Center

Senior Center Registration: Annual registration is $20 for an individual and $30 for a couple. Registration includes our monthly newsletter and is required for participation in most activities, classes and trips. Registration is open to all individuals 55 & older, or if the spouse is 55 years of age. Limited scholarships are available.

Schreiner’s Iris and Adelman Peony GardensWednesday, May 1310:30am – 3:30 pm3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem$10.00 paid to Senior Center. Admission to gardens: Free. Lunches: Meals on Wheels suggested donation $ 3.00

Limited accessibly garden is all grass paths. Not just Irises, all kinds of different flowers; then a stop by the peony gardens.

LOM: Sudra Indian CuisineTuesday, May 191:00 pm – 2:00 pm2333 NE Glisan St.$5.00 paid to Senior Center. Bring $$ for lunch.

This busy vegan restaurant known for its Indian inspired menu has a full bar and specialty cocktails.

Northwest Senior Theatre Wednesday, May 2012:45 pm – 4:30 pm6149 SW Shattuck Rd.$5.00 paid to Senior Center. Admission at door $ 5.00.

“Colorful Harmonies”A color name in the title like

“Blue Skies” and music from Rodger & Hammerstein, and Berlin; also dancing - Comedy

- Merriment

May Trips: Registration begins Friday, May 1 at 9:30am. Current Senior Center registration and in-person registration is required for all recreational trips. Exact change is requested.

Community

Rider’s Club Trips: Public transportation can open the doors to so many opportunities to enjoy what Portland has to offer. Join us as we explore free and low-cost events around Portland, such as concerts, theatre and art exhibits. TriMet bus tickets for all Rider's Club trips are free and escorted by our Ride Ambassador who is trained to assist you. Come to the center to sign up.

Thursday, May 14Portland State University Music Dept. Recital Series: Classical VoiceFREE!• 11:00 Meet at Senior Center• 11:23 Board #44 in front of

Arts Center• 11:38 Get off at SW 6th/

Market• 12:00 Lincoln Recital Hall,

Room 75• 1:00 Lunch on campus• 1:55 Board #44 at SW 5th/

Harrison• 2:15 Arrive at Senior Center

Thursday, May 21Portland Art Museum's Art and Conversation. Lecture topic to be determined• 8:35 Meet at Senior Center

(back parking lot door)

• 8:56 Board #45 at 35th/Capitol Hwy (Multnomah Village)

• 9:20 Get off at SW 10th/Jefferson

• 9:30 Coffee, tea and conversation in the Mark Building

• 10:15 Lecture in auditorium-topic to be determined

• 11:15 Tour exhibits• 11:55 Meet in Main Lobby

(for those going back to Senior Center)

• 12:03 Board #45 at SW Park/Columbia

• 12:20 Arrive in Multnomah Village. Lunch on your own.

SW RideAbout ShuttleOffered in partnership with Ride Connection. Sign up at Ride Connection (503) 226-0700

To/from Senior Center:Monday through Thursday8:30 - 10:00 AM pick up12:45 - 2:15 PM take homeMay Shopping Schedule10:00 AM - 12:00 PM• 5-4 Safeway or Dollar Tree• 5-5 Raleigh Hills Fred M• 5-6 No shopping trip• 5-11 Walmart or WinCo• 5-12 Burlingame Fred M or

Barbur World Foods• 5-13 Thriftyway• 5-18 Grocery Outlet/Target• 5-19 Raleigh Hills Fred M• 5-20 Friendly Foods or New

Seasons• 5-25 No Shopping• 5-26 Value Village or JoAnn

Fabrics• 5-27 Trader Joe's or

Beaverton Fred Meyer

It Takes a Village To Age in Place

RIVER WEST VILLAGEinvites you an introductory talk on

The Village Movement in SW PortlandSUNDAY, May 17, 2015

12:00 - 1:30 pmHillsdale Community Church

6948 SW Capitol Highway, PortlandFree of charge, no RSVP needed. Bring a neighbor!

live a fully engaged rich life while staying in your own home

belong to a caring community of support-not a real estate development

neighbor helping neighbor-being useful, making friends

River West Village is open to anyone 18+ Our parent organization is Villages NW, a 501c3 non-profit

For more information contact: Sharon Marcus at SMMarcus@compuserve.com

Neighborhood House’s Annual Fundraiser Offers Exciting New Opportunities for Community to Get Involved

Attendees will have new opportunities to support Neighborhood House.Neighborhood House’s premier annual fundraiser, Fête Locale: A Celebration of All Things Local is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St. Doors open at 5:30pm. The celebration theme, Century+10, refers to agency’s legacy of more than a century of innovation and trusted leadership to the Portland community. In the spirit of innovation, Neighborhood House is changing up the event this year.

One of the changes will be Neighborhood House’s first online auction, which opens on May 1. To make online bidding convenient, fun and familiar to many users, Neighborhood House is using Ebay’s Giving Works platform, which lets bidders find fabulous auction items online while supporting Neighborhood House programs. Neighborhood House Executive Director commented, “It seems fitting that we should be trying out some new ideas at an event that showcases our history of innovation and growth.” Community members can get information on how to start their online bidding by visiting the Auction Home page on the agency website at www.nhpdx.org/Events/auctions.

This year’s auction also

features some exciting new live auction items, such as a curated dinner for 6 at the highly-acclaimed Ava Gene’s restaurant, an “Instant Wine Cellar”—a collection of quality wine favorites, hand-selected by Neighborhood House’s Board of Directors, and several travel-related auction items. To add to the allure of the event, an exciting “Pick Your Prize” raffle will let participants choose from any of the 10 featured live auction items, including travel to Bali or Italy, a South African Safari, or a pair of Alaska Airline tickets to any destination Alaska Airlines flies. Pick-Your-Prize raffle tickets are $75 each, winners do not need to be present when the winning ticket is announced, and a maximum of 132 tickets can be sold. All tickets can be purchased in advance on the Neighborhood House website at www.nhpdx.org.

Immediately following the Fête Locale dinner-auction, the evening’s festivities will continue. Guests will have a chance to enjoy live music while socializing with friends and Neighborhood House associates at an after party.

For more information about the event or online auction, call (503) 246-1663 x2118 or visit the website for more details.

FREE SERVICES:Dental treatmentBasic medical examsEye examsChiropractic careFootcareHaircutsMassagesPhysical therapySocial servicesChildcareALSO: Free snacks, lunch, spiritual guidance & smiles!Se habla español.

**First come, first-served. Arrive early to secure an appointment!

Conpassion Connect does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or genetic information.

FREE MEDICAL &DENTALCLINICSaturday, May 16, 20158 am - 3 pm

Wilson High School1151 SW VermontPortland, OR 97219

Bring your

friends & family!

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May 2015 calendar for southwest Portland

The May 9 walk will be led by Dave Manville. From Wilson High School we will walk across the Raz-Baack bridge on SWTrail#6 to Safeway at Barbur Blvd. Then we’ll go on to Spring Garden and wind down to Terwilliger. Then down the stairs and around and across Barbur to the Terwilliger path taking that for a while before cutting down to Sunset and back to the school. It will be about 6 miles with 400 ft. elevation gain.

Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High School (Sunset Blvd. and Capitol

Highway) and be ready to go at 9:00 am. Bring a snack and water and dress for the weather. Well behaved dogs are allowed. They must be on leash. For health reasons, there is no smoking on SW Trails walks.

For more information, or to volunteer to lead a future walk in your neighborhood, contact Sharon Fekety at fekety@hevanet.com.

Co-sponsored bySW Trails PDX and Hillsdale

Neighborhood Association

SW Urban Trails WalkSaturday, May 9th, 9:00 am

m ult n o m a h a rt s c e n t e r spring arts & crafts sale

CERAMICS • TEXTILES • JEWELRY • PRINTS • PAINTINGS • All sales support arts education.

May 1st & 2nd Friday • 9 am to 9 pm • Saturday • 9 am to 4 pm7688 SW Capitol Highway • Portland, Oregon • 503.823.2787 • MultnomahArtsCenter.org

May 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2610:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

27 28 295:00 PM Deadline for re-serving senior or disabled cleanup pickup

30 1 29:00 AM SWNI Spring Cleanup9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party10:00 AM Repair Cafè

39:00 AM Stormwater Chal-lenge Workshop10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

412:00 PM Multnomah Board5:30 PM River View Natural Area Open House7:00 PM Multnomah Histor-ical Association7:00 PM Hayhurst

56:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit7:00 PM Homestead7:00 PM Maplewood Board

66:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM South Portland

75:30 PM Willamette Park Open House5:30 PM Tryon Stephens Headwaters Open House6:30 PM Community Budget Forum7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

8 99:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-shall & Maricara Work Party

1010:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

117:00 PM Ashcreek

129:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party12:00 PM SP Riverbank6:00 PM SWCP Forum7:00 PM Arnold Creek7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Markham

136:30 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Maplewood: School Board Candidates7:00 PM Crestwood

146:00 PM SPNA Comm/Fin/Pks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM S Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

15 169:00 AM S Portland River-bank Work Party9:00 AM April Hill Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party

179:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

187:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

196:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

206:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM Community Budget Forum6:30 PM SWHRL Member-ship7:00 PM SWNI Executive7:30 PM Friends of Gabriel Park

217:00 PM SWNI Schools

22 239:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

2410:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

25 26 277:00 PM SWNI Board

28 29 309:00 AM Friends of Tryon Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park

3110:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

112:00 PM Multnomah Board

26:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit

37:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Hillsdale

47:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

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2610:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

27 28 295:00 PM Deadline for re-serving senior or disabled cleanup pickup

30 1 29:00 AM SWNI Spring Cleanup9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party10:00 AM Repair Cafè

39:00 AM Stormwater Chal-lenge Workshop10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

412:00 PM Multnomah Board5:30 PM River View Natural Area Open House7:00 PM Multnomah Histor-ical Association7:00 PM Hayhurst

56:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit7:00 PM Homestead7:00 PM Maplewood Board

66:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM South Portland

75:30 PM Willamette Park Open House5:30 PM Tryon Stephens Headwaters Open House6:30 PM Community Budget Forum7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

8 99:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-shall & Maricara Work Party

1010:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

117:00 PM Ashcreek

129:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party12:00 PM SP Riverbank6:00 PM SWCP Forum7:00 PM Arnold Creek7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Markham

136:30 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Maplewood: School Board Candidates7:00 PM Crestwood

146:00 PM SPNA Comm/Fin/Pks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM S Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

15 169:00 AM S Portland River-bank Work Party9:00 AM April Hill Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party

179:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

187:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

196:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

206:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM Community Budget Forum6:30 PM SWHRL Member-ship7:00 PM SWNI Executive7:30 PM Friends of Gabriel Park

217:00 PM SWNI Schools

22 239:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

2410:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

25 26 277:00 PM SWNI Board

28 29 309:00 AM Friends of Tryon Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park

3110:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

112:00 PM Multnomah Board

26:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit

37:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Hillsdale

47:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

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Save the Date!

River View Natural AreaOpen House

Monday, May 4th5:30-7:30pmMultnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Can't make it?Provide your feedback online at:portlandoregon.gov/parks/riverview